Robert Tavener (1920–2004)
What is Robert Tavener’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Robert Tavener at 9 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $233–$656, n=36). The auction record is $1,398 for Hedgerows & Downs (2025, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollarded Trees (No.4), 1967 | Linocut | $1,048 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Pollarded Trees (No.4), 1920 | Linocut in colours | $1,048 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Robert Tavener (1920-2004) Harvesting near Glyndebourne, Sussex (No.1) Signed, titled and numbered | Linocut | $745 | Woolley and Wallis | Nov 2017 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hedgerows & Downs, 1920 | Lithographs, three in colours | $1,398 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | ▲ Robert Tavener (1920-2004) | Lithograph | $1,398 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Four Willows and Downs; Flint Barn (No.1); Hedgerows and Barns; Country Garden; Trees and Oast Houses (No.1), 1920 | Lithographs in colours | $1,136 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Four Willows and Downs; Flint Barn (No.1); Hedgerows and Barns; Country Garden; Trees and Oast Houses (No.1) | Lithograph | $1,136 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | The Barn and Convolvulus, 1920 | Four lithographs in colours | $1,136 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | The Barn and Convolvulus; Old Barn & Farm near Tenterden, Kent; Tithe Barn & Grasses; Oast House and Hop Gardens near Goudhurst, Kent | Lithograph | $1,136 | Sworders | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | FISHERMEN, 1956 | Lithograph | $776 | Sworders | Jan 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $516 |
| Prints | 24 | $456 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $241 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $433 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $274 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Tavener is a British artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $413. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Tavener sold in 2026 for $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Tavener work is $413.
The median Robert Tavener print sells for $455 across 48 lots.
The median Robert Tavener work on paper sells for $241 across 19 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Tavener prints typically sell for $279–$630 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 58 | $455†‡ | $1,702† | 82.8% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $241† | $664 | 82.6% | 2026-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $1,136† | $1,702† | — | 2025-07-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $446–$555† | $482† | $1,702† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $279–$630†‡ | $433†‡ | $1,398 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $209–$311† | $251† | $664 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,702† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,398 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $664 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $654 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Tavener worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Tavener work is $413. The median Robert Tavener print sells for $455 across 48 lots. The median Robert Tavener work on paper sells for $241 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Tavener prints typically sell for $279–$630 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Tavener print?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Tavener print is $455. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Robert Tavener's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Tavener print is $1,702. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,702 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Robert Tavener work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Tavener work on paper is $241. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Tavener's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Tavener work on paper is $664.
What is the average price of a medium Robert Tavener print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Tavener print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Robert Tavener work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Tavener work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Tavener's auction record?
Robert Tavener's auction record is $1,702, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,702 (buyer's premium not included).
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